Osteoarthritis is most often treated with anti-inflammatories such as NSAIDs (Ibuprofen, Naproxen, Celebrex). If these are not effective in managing the pain and inflammation, there are other drugs that can be used.

Osteoarthritis is caused by wearing of the joint - particularly the cartilage that cushions the joints. It can be precipitated in some cases by infection in the joint, injury or trauma, but the most common scenario is just use of the joint wearing it out.

I'd suggest asking your doctor why he is recommending the specific drugs he mentioned, and ask him to discuss all of the treatment options to help you in making a choice. When you get a bit more information about this, I'm sure someone here will be able to give you more information and support.

Judy

Ulcerative colitis forum co-moderator

Moderate to severe left-sided UC diagnosed 2001.

Flared for 5 years, finally in remission with Remicade since March 2006.

Avascular necrosis in both shoulders is my "forever" gift from steroids.

I am confused also re the Rx for the medications your physician has ordered. Unless your doctor suspect osteomyelitis I am not sure why those medications ?

If your doctor suspects you have chronic osteomyelitis, he or she works to determine exactly what microorganism is causing the infection before prescribing antibiotics. Your doctor uses a bone biopsy or a piece of bone removed during surgical treatment to determine what's causing the infection.

Again a warm welcome to HW.

Kitt

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I asked my DR about prescribing Doxycyclin and told him I had found nothing on the internet. He said that it is becoming common and kind of blew me off. He also prescribed a generic synthroid as he said I was borderline. Now I find this all a little strange except ~~~ my hands do feel better. The pain is not nearly so bad after 2 weeks of taking the meds. The diagnosis is osteoarthritis. I was a dental hygienest and it is worse in my hands. I am also a walker and my knees are affected. Thanks for everyone's help. Wish someone had heard of his treatment!

That is just strange to me to give you an antibiotic and a Thyroid med for osteo???? Sorry but I have not heard of this either.Gail*Nanners* Co-Moderator for Crohns Disease and Anxiety/Panic ForumBeen living with Crohn's Disease for 33 years. Currently on Asacol, Prilosec, Estrace, Prinivil, Diltiazem, Percoset prn for pain, Zofran, Phenergan, Probiotics, Calcium w/Vit D, and Xanax as needed for my anxiety. Resections in 2002 and 2005. Also diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis, and Anxiety. Currently my Crohns is in remission, but my joints are going crazy!

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